ceilings

Ask Altagracia bathroom ceiling collapse lease break

Ask Altagracia: My bathroom ceiling collapsed and I'm worried about asbestos. Can I break the lease?

… … Most standard leases have a clause dealing with whats known as a casualty … you to break your lease such as a fire that partially or wholly destroys the premises The first thing to do is …

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |May 28, 2025 - 9:30AM

Affordable Housing

For 13 years I asked the landlord to fix the ceiling. Then it rained inside my kitchen (video)

By Anonymous |November 14, 2023 - 1:00PM

Troubleshooting

After my bathroom ceiling collapsed, I got my landlord to cover a hotel stay. Here's what I did

By Celia Young |July 17, 2023 - 9:30AM

Products + Services

Want to try wallpaper in your NYC apartment or brownstone? Here's what you need to know

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 3, 2022 - 9:30AM

Small Projects + DIY

Need help with soundproofing your NYC apartment? Here’s Brick’s best advice

… increase your stress levels So what can you do to dampen the noise coming into your apartment If you own your place … it with updated information for January 2022 We rounded up Brick Undergrounds best advice and ideas for soundproofing … soundproofing What you want to hear is that there are two layers of sheetrock on the ceiling plus insulation For more …

By Emily Myers |January 6, 2022 - 9:30AM

Renovation

How to pick the right lighting for your NYC apartment if you're selling or renovating

… What if you could wake up a tired space with the flick of a … lighting doesnt necessarily have to cost a fortune There are so many ways to do it inexpensively with stylish pieces … exclusive sales rep for Chelsea ultraluxury condo Walker Tower reports that many buyers ask for the recessed lights …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2021 - 9:30AM